Nine-year-old Josefina wants to give up learning to play the piano until she sees how much joy her music gives to her baby nephew. Discusses the importance of music on the New Mexican frontier and describes how to dance La Vaquerita.
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Josefina Again,
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This review is from: Again, Josefina! (American Girls Short Stories) (Hardcover)
I loved this book. It's part of the American Girls Collection. I've read a few other books in this collection, but That was years ago. I was happy to have enjoyed this book a much as the others. This is an easy read, even for younger readers. Perfect gift for young girls. I especially enjoyed the end of the book which has activities that the reader can do in order to feel like they are a part of the story too. Check out this book!
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Another wonderful Josefina book,
By Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Again, Josefina! (American Girls Short Stories) (Hardcover)
This is another one of the American Girls Short Stories series about Josefina Montoya, a nine-year-old girl living in the New Mexico of 1824. Josefina always loved watching her aunt Dolores playing the piano, and when she agrees to teach her how to play Josefina is overjoyed. However, very quickly, her piano lessons turn into drudgery, and Josefina begins to get discouraged. But, through the joy she brings to one listener, Josefina learns about trying again.The final chapter of this book is a look at life on a New Mexican rancho, plus a quick lesson on a Mexican dance, la vaquerita. As with the other books in this wonderful series, Jean-Paul Tibbles' illustrations are excellently done, complimenting the story throughout. This is another wonderful addition to the Josefina library. My daughter and I both enjoyed the story for itself, and I like the lesson it taught. My daughter and I both highly recommend this book!
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Excellent American Girl short story,
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This review is from: Again, Josefina! (American Girls Short Stories) (Hardcover)
History, a great story and an authentic historical craft! Not only that, but just the right size for girl-sized hands. A+++++++ Cannot be beat!
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Josefina slid her hand along the piano's smooth surface and admired the way the firelight was reflected in the shiny, polished wood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tía Dolores New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Josefina slid her hand along the piano's smooth surface and admired the way the firelight was reflected in the shiny, polished wood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tía Dolores New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- American Girls Collection by Susan S. Adler in Front Matter, page 28, and Back Matter
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